One of the most popular attractions in Geneva, Les Bains Des Pâquis has outdoor baths in the summer and saunas in the winter directly on Lake Geneva. Visitors can swim in the pools or relax beachside with plenty of add-ons like massages, hammam appointments, yoga and taï-chi. The restaurant onsite serves seasonal cuisine—highlights include fondue in the winter months and refreshing lemonade in the summer.

Founded by Maurice Bejart, the Bejart Ballet School is renowned worldwide as one of the best dance programs in Europe. Young dancers flock from around the world to enroll in the hopes of being picked up by a professional dance company upon graduation. Representing 18 nationalities, with approximately 40 students at a time, this eclectic group practices all forms of dance, from classical ballet to modern interpretations. The level of talent of the students is extraordinary, and tickets to a performance or rehearsal are highly recommended.

Timely travelers can pay homage to their favorite mechanisms at the Beyer Watch and Clock Museum, where the art and history of perfectionism and clock making is chronicled from 1400 B.C. to today.

Though a steamboat tour may seem unappealing to the savvy traveler, a tour on Lake Zurich is not to be missed. Cruises are offered multiple times and in many forms throughout the day: brunch and lunch, live music and sunset cruises are just a few of the options. Indagare Tip: Boat rides in any city in Switzerland are complimentary with a Swiss travel pass.

The birthplace of the Dadaist movement, Zurich remains quirky and true to its avant-garde roots. Cabaret Voltaire hosts themed soirées and is a fun way to experience both Zurich history as well as its nightlife.

Mont-Salève is one of the most iconic and picturesque peaks close to the city of Geneva. Visitors can ride the cable car for panoramic views or partake in alpine activities such as hiking, paragliding, mountain biking and more.

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is home to the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments. In 1989, it was the birthplace of the World Wide Wide, invented by a British scientist Time Berners-Lee. Today, it is a center for physicists and engineers studying the basic constituents of matter. Various group and individual tours can be arranged. Indagare members can contact the Booking Team to arrange a tour.

Jean-Louis Poirous, founder of Cinq Mondes Spa, spent over ten years traveling the world to seek out the best treatments and massages. Bringing back extensive knowledge and experience, he opened Le Cinq Mondes to rave reviews. The spa offers six massage and beauty rooms, as well as water treatment areas such as the Tropical Rain Walk, the Turkish bath, sauna, and Jacuzzi. There is also a small, but fully equipped gym.

Whether you are interested in a full day climb up the snowy mountains of Brighthorn or Pollux or a few hours on the rocky outcrops at Rotenboden, Zermatt has both beginner and advanced climbing options (the Breithorn is the easiest of the 4,164 m. peaks to summit under the guidance of one of Zermatt’s trained mountain guides).

Best known as Tolkien’s inspiration for Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, the valley of Lauterbrunnen delivers.

The renowned 44,000-square-foot Dolder Grand Spa includes a large fitness studio, sleek onyx swimming pool, infinity Jacuzzis of various temperatures, a solarium, salon and separate spas for men and women. Guests should set aside at least half a day to enjoy the warm pebble bath overlooking Zurich and the spa’s signature La Prairie facial and shiatsu massage. Personal training sessions, nutrition screenings and detox programs are available and customized upon request

With some of the most interesting terrain and views in the region, the 3.8-mile Eiger Trail follows the base of the dramatic Eiger face.

FIFA fanatics will get their fill of futbol history at this museum, which opened in early 2016. The institution houses exhibitions and audiovisual experiences that celebrate the sport’s rich heritage.

The Grindelwald First center offers access to a network of hiking trails, with beautiful mountain and valley views.

In addition to hiking access, the First center offers several other activities up in the mountains including a zip-line experience.

Specializing in ancient books and manuscripts, Fondation Bodmer is a unique heritage library with over 150,000 objects located just outside Geneva in Cologny.

Temporarily closed until 2025 for renovations.

A 30-minute ride from downtown Gstaad will get you to the bottom of Mount Col du Pillon and from there, the gondola to the top of the glacier takes about 45 minutes. In addition to great skiing (trails are open November – May), the area offers a variety of activities including hiking trails, cross-country skiing, a snow park, and dog sled rides. At the summit, sporty and chic skiers dressed in fashionable snowsuits congregate over drinks in front of spectacular views at Restaurant 3000 and the Refuge l’Espace.

The Golden Pass Line runs between Montreux and Zweisimmen and features three different kinds of luxury trains that travel in the mountain passes and afford beautiful views along Lake Geneva. The “Panoramic” train features large windows, the “Classic” train has Belle Époque coaches and a wine-tasting cellar coach, and the “Chocolate” train, which runs only May – October connects with a bus that transfers you to a tour of the Gruyères castle, a demonstration at a cheese dairy, and onto the chocolate factory.

Every year in July or August, visitors may sign up to enjoy Zermatt’s annual Alpine "Matterhorn Eagle Cup", which is comprised of three days on the 9-hole course at the Matterhorn Golf Club (41 27 967 70 00). Each day highlights a different style of play and day two ends with a wine pairing directly on the course.

There are two ways to reach the top of Gornergrat at 10,134 ft., from which you can enjoy direct views of the Matterhorn. In both the summer and winter an open-air cogwheel train runs from the Gornergrat train station in Zermatt (across from the Brig-Visp-Zermatt Railway station) to the top of the mountain, which takes about 45 minutes. As an alternative, you can start a four-hour hike at the base of the Matterhorn Paradise gondola in town. From the top you can either ski down or enjoy a special starlit dinner at the summit, including a visit to the observatory.

Ever since it opened in 1971, this cocktail lounge/dance club in the basement of the Palace Hotel has been the place to party in Gstaad. Roger Moore, Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, Richard Burton, Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly have all danced at this legendary nightclub. Although GreenGo underwent a facelift in 2006, the décor remains true to its 1970’s roots—the signature green carpeting, shimmering orange chandeliers, and clear dance platform extending over an illuminated pool make it the perfect setting for a decadent disco dance party. There is bottle service at the tables and cocktails are extremely expensive—even for Gstaad.

This Romanesque-style Protestant church is one of four major churches in Zurich. Inaugurated in 1220, Grossmunster was reportedly ordered by Charlemagne in the 9^th century when he discovered the graves of the city's patron saints Felix and Regula there. The church has enormous bronze doors from 1523 with images depicting the Reformation and Sigmar Polke’s stained glass windows, made out of agate, which were installed in 2009.

Enjoy a round-trip flight through the snow-covered Valais alps, glaciers, and view the summit of the Matterhorn up close on an exhilarating 30-minute journey through the famed 38 peaks. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team to arrange a tour.

With more than 200 miles of hiking and walking trails, Zermatt and its neighboring villages offer a wide selection of trails of varying difficulty. Hiking is best in the summer and fall when the temperatures are moderate.

Rebuilt at the top of Saanerslochgrat Mountain (1900 meters above sea level) every season, the igloo village is made entirely of snow and offers a unique alpine experience. Overnight guests are treated to dinner and breakfast in the igloo village and a cozy night inside igloos decked out with ice-sculptures, lambskins and expedition-grade sleeping bags. The village even features a sauna and whirlpool.

Zurich is home to hundreds of fine art galleries (such as the renowned Kunsthaus modern art museum) and is an excellent city in which to explore Swiss and international art. The art scene is vibrant—contact Indagare for help in narrowing down the options according to personal interests—or simply waltz in and out of the galleries lining Bahnhoffstrasse.

From inside a beautiful 18th-century Huguenot mansion, this museum chronicles the history of the Protestant Reformation with a particular focus on Geneva’s own John Calvin. Through its collection of archival documents, manuscripts, portraits, bibles and engravings, the museum tracks how the Reformation shaped deep changes in religion and society at large.